Two people who grew up in Crosshaven Parish headed to West Cork for their marriage celebrations.

Kirsti O'Flynn and San Jermyn went to the same secondary school in Crosshaven and have never been far apart since.

They celebrated their marriage at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Clonakilty, with their families, relations and friends. The celebrant was Fr Tom Hayes Co-PP.

Hymns at the Mass were sung by family friend Dr. Eva McMullan, accompanied by Pádraig Wallace.

The first time the narried couple were both near an altar together for a sacrament was the day of their Confirmation in Crosshaven! 

Kirsti and Sam have chosen Kinsale as the place where they are setting up home but they promise to be back to Clonakilty for regular visits.

Marriage of Kirsti O'Flynn and Sam Jermyn, both from Crosshaven Parish, at Clonakilty Parish Church. (Ted Murphy Photography)

Baby Evan Timothy O'Regan, Lakeside House, Gullane, Clonakilty, with parents, brother and sponsors

Baby Evan O'Regan was baptised at Clonakilty parish church on Saturday.

Our family of parishes welcomes baby Evan O'Regan into the faith community of the Church. Baby Evan lives with his family in Gullane, Clonakilty.

Baptisms are celebrated each Saturday at 4pm in Clonakilty and 2pm each Saturday in one of the other parishes in our family of parishes.

To inquire about arranging a Baptism for your child, see this page.

Baptism Booking Page.

Bishop Fintan Gavin announces new appointments of priests and a deacon in the diocese.

The diocese has published the details of the new appointments which will be effective on July 25th 2026.

Bishop Fintan has said that he is grateful to the priests who are undertaking new appointments this year and to those who retire from a fulltime appointment.

"I continue to be grateful to all of you for your ministry and your commitment to serve the people of the diocese.

I also extend a warm welcome to the priests who are coming from abroad to minister in our diocese. We are deeply appreciative of their generosity in responding to the needs of our local Church here in Cork and Ross and we look forward to the gifts, experience and richness they will bring to our faith communities."

Retirement

Fr Pat Nugent CC in the Family of Parishes of Carrig na bhFear, Glanmire, Glounthane, Watergrasshill and Glenville retires from this full-time appointment, though his priestly ministry will continue.

Appointments:

Bishop Fintan Gavin

A deacon stands at the meeting point between the altar and the world. 

This was Bishop Fintan’s message to the newest permanent deacon in our diocese who was ordained last Sunday.

Paul Ryan was ordained in his parish church in Timoleague by Bishop Fintan at a concelebrated Mass attended by Paul’s family and friends, other deacons and priests, along with parishioners from Timoleague and across the diocese.

“A deacon brings the needs of people to the altar, and he carries the charity of Christ from the altar back to the people,” Bishop Fintan said in his homily.”

Paul grew up in west Co Clare but has been living in Timoleague for over 20 years.

Addressing Paul during the Mass, Bishop Fintan acknowledged that a vocation grows and is nourished during a person’s own growth.

Pictured are Tomás Ryan, Deacon Paul Ryan and his wife Bríd, Bishop Fintan Gavin and Anne Ryan. (Photo BGM Media)